Meet the team

Bob knows a thing or two about loyalty, being a Manchester Utd season ticket holder and having a daughter and son, Hollie and Lewis, who both work for Streets Ahead. Bob’s children and grand-children, Lilly and Livia, are the apples of his eye and his memorable moments include his daughter’s wedding two years ago. There is nothing that Bob likes more than being alone in the kitchen on Sunday and making a roast for the family (well maybe cheering at Old Trafford when Man United are winning!)

Gary’s most memorable moment is Streets Ahead winning a best estate agent award for the first time and is thrilled to bits that Streets Ahead have gone on to win 30 national awards since. Gary has vast experience having worked in the property sector for over 30 years, 26 of them at Streets Ahead. His interests are diverse, from gym/boxing and buying/selling fine art.

Jola has risen through the ranks and notched up 10 years at Streets Ahead. It will be no exaggeration that Jola enjoys an almost cult following due to his superb customer service and everyone knows Jola in Crystal Palace. With a love of fine-dining, Jola has an eye for subtle detail and is reputedly Streets Ahead’s best dressed man. Jola enjoys the fast pace of basketball and his most memorable moments are centered on his son and daughter.

Nick marks a decade with Streets Ahead this year. Having joined as a trainee lettings consultant he has worked his way through the ranks to become the senior lettings manager of the Crystal Palace branch. If it is happening in Crystal Palace Nick knows about it. He is a keen player and watcher of football (a Man United supporter), and runs Streets Ahead's five-a-side football team, while his proudest moment was the birth of his son.

Kevin joined Streets Ahead 2 years ago. Formally the managing director of Romans’ New Homes and prior to this, many years in the property back ground.
Being the managing director of one of the most recognised and well respected estate agents in the UK gives Kevin the perfect pedigree to move the Streets Ahead New Homes department forward and he is regularly asked to speak at national events.
Kevin is a family man, Chelsea supporter and is known for his dry sense of humour.

Patrick has been an estate agent in Croydon and the surrounding area for over 30 years and what Patrick doesn’t know about property isn’t worth knowing. Patrick is a fountain of knowledge to all the Streets Ahead family as his experience cannot be replaced. Patrick is a devout family man and loves taking the family on international holidays. Patrick knows a thing or two about football and what he doesn’t know about horse racing probably isn’t worth knowing about. Patrick counts his daughter’s graduation among his best memories.

Been there, seen it, got the t-shirt is the best way to describe Amir. For the last 9 years, Amir has been part of the Streets Ahead team and has had roles in all our offices ranging from sales lister in our Croydon office to lettings manager in our Purley office. When he’s not in the office, you might find him at the gym or spending time with his godchildren.

Mary’s hobbies include walking the dog and she also takes selling homes in her stride after spending six years with a corporate agent before joining Streets Ahead in 2012. Mary-Jane openly admits that she prefers the personal touch to the corporate approach. She is also a qualified horse-riding instructor to boot.

Michael is on his second spell at Streets Ahead, having re-joined in 2011 after working for a Dubai estate agents. As well as The Gulf, Michael’s interests include golf and football although his hands are full with a six-month-old baby daughter. Although Michael is a seasoned estate agent, by his own admission the thrill and excitement of finding someone their perfect home is still as satisfying as his first week in estate agency.

Dwayne came to Streets Ahead fresh from university six years ago and Graduation Day is his crowning moment so far. He’s also football mad and has played in all the Streets Ahead tournaments from Wembley to Selhurst Park and his favourite interests are watching and playing ‘’The Beautiful Game’’. Dwayne was top consultant in 2014 and is eager to regain that crown this year.

Lettings negotiator Autumn worked for BMW before joining Streets Ahead five years ago. Autumn has a reputation as a snappy dresser and has an even bigger reputation for going the extra mile to find her clients the perfect home, all in the cause of providing for her son. Autumn says that making money is her main interest.

Michael’s most memorable moment to date is being a best man, and he puts the same organisational, unflappability and speaking skills into working for Streets Ahead. He has been here for three years and previously worked in car phone sales.

Family comes first for Zoe who loves nothing more than spending time with her loved ones on holiday. Zoe’s favourite holiday destination is Lanzarote which she knows and loves well but is looking to broaden her horizons from this year. This is her first estate agents job but in three years in, this keen runner is certainly going far in the industry.

Football fan and family-man Andrew has broad experience in the borough having been with Streets Ahead for six years and a property background previously. Time away from work is spent with his son, a daughter, on the computer or having a kick-about.

Football fan and family man Cameron is in his fourth year at Streets ahead and has risen his way up form junior lettings consultant at Lower Addiscombe Road. Cameron keeps it no secret but he enjoys the finer things in life including Dubai weekends but most of all he puts his children first.

Self-confessed shopper and socialiser Layla has been with Streets Ahead since 2014, after working for an independent estate agent in Croydon. Her biggest achievement has been passing her driving test. Layla’s aptitude and hard work regularly wins her employee of the month at Streets Ahead.

When it comes to giving exceptional customer service, Jamaal is no stranger. In fact prior to joining the Streets Ahead team in 2012 he used to train people on how to do it!. Outside of work, Jamaal recently became a father to a little girl so his spare time is pretty much taken up with his newly formed family. If he gets a spare 5 minutes he still enjoys his sports and going to the gym!

Tina started in Streets Ahead in 2012 after finishing her studies and gaining experience with another agent in Wimbledon. By her own admission, property is her passion and working within property is where she is happiest. Tina loves to travel and is always looking for her next opportunity with a faraway destination.

Georges nature is perfect for the Streets Property Management department and has proved himself a real team player with an understanding nature, which not only his colleagues but both Landlords and Tenants really respect and appreciate. Out of work, you’ll find George listening to music, watching Arsenal and if you are lucky performing music.

Andree has taken to property like a duck to water and all the team are looking forward to seeing Andree’s inevitable success. Having worked for another Estate Agent before Streets Ahead, it feels as though Andree has been with us for many years and there is no doubt that Andree is the future of tomorrow. If Andree is not at work you’ll find him playing basketball with the Crystal Palace Manager Jola Bamigbola.

Cherelle is in her 2nd year with Streets Ahead and is seasoned in block management, property management and commercial property management. Most of Cherelle’s time is spent with her daughter and being a Mum, as well as socialising and Zumba. Cherelle’s goals for this year is to get property management qualifications and progress within Streets Ahead.

Local Information

Crystal Palace is the meeting place of five boroughs (Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark and Lambeth) and offers a varied array of eateries, centred on The Triangle which is made up of three roads.

American-influenced Joanna’s has established itself as something of an institution over its 30 years of existence thanks to its signature hamburger, and cocktails.

And if you fancy a modern twist on local history, the nearby Exhibition Rooms models its décor on the glass Crystal Palace that once stood on the nearby park but burned down in the 1930s. Its cuisine is modern British and signature cocktails include cucumber and elderflower.

If you are in the mood for something more casual, try the Westow House pub which does a great burger, has eight ales on tap and a 1950s pinball machine while another pub The Sparrowhawk pub makes everything in-house from its burger buns to its confit duck.

The Crystal Palace Market offers a new concept, by offering fresh food, prepared simply and on the spot. And for the more exotic, there’s Numidie, a French-Algerian restaurant, serving the likes of merguez sausages and fish soup, set amidst giant mirrors, vintage fittings, colourful walls and shabby-chic mismatched crockery. Thai aficionados should try Tamnag Thai and its selection including red curry, yellow curry and phad Thai.

Finally, after a stroll round the Crystal Palace Park, why not call into The Café St Germain? Here you can enjoy views of the mini-Eiffel Tower – a 719ft, 1950s broadcast transmitter that dominates the South London skyline – while you enjoy a café crème, a croque monsieur or what the business itself boasts are the finest pastries this side of the Channel.

Local Schools:
Crystal Palace Primary School
Rockmount Primary School
Holy Trinity Primary School
Paxton Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Sydenham High School
Bensham Manor

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I have rented a property twice now via Streets Ahead Crystal Palace and I'm very pleased with the assistance I have both times received from Layla Manning. She is easily reachable, friendly and a good point of contact and has solved all queries I've had in an efficient manner. I am happy to recommend her to others.

Catherine was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process and made what was a daunting experience very straightforward. I would highly recommend Catherine to anyone looking to buy their first home. Thank you for being an absolute star

My experience with Streets Ahead started well and only got better. I only really dealt with Michael O'Flaherty and Mary J Taylor and every step of the way they excelled. Michael took the time to make sure he knew exactly what i was looking for, listened and every place he showed me i liked - its not often you can say that about an estate agent. The buying process was made super easy by both Micheal and Mary J, they managed all our solicitors, kept us constantly up to date and without them it would have been a nightmare - forever grateful!
I literally couldn't fault the pair - i have no hesitation in recommending them for buying or selling!
They really are Streets Ahead ;)

Many thanks to Faye Godfrey and Clare Meade for their tenacity and determination in getting a complex chain over the line - we finally exchanged last week and really appreciated being kept in the loop, even when the updates weren't always what we wanted to hear (which wasn't their fault!). Thanks for all your help!

I have sold my home with the amazing support and help from the Streets Ahead team in Coulsdon. I actually struck up a great rapport with Catherine when marketing with another agency and speaking to her a lot to arrange viewings for my family and I. Eventually I decided to go with Streets Ahead as I loved their positive, pro-active approach. Gemma and Catherine were at hand every step of the way taking calls at all times and days of the week! We secured a buyer and the ongoing process was handled expertly by the team, we complete in two weeks and I couldn't be more happy with the service I have received from Streets Ahead. Thank you.

I would like to give huge thanks to Gemma, Catherine and Clare at Streets Ahead. They helped me with a rather difficult sale and could not do enough. They have been informative and supportive from start to finish. I really wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for being an absolute dream team!

I was looking for apartment online. From the start Autumn were really responsive and helped me with everything. She walked me through to all the steps in a really short time frame. Her extensive knowledge and advice ensured that things ran smoothly. she also great at returning calls, a much when you want to know what is happening. I would highly recommend her to any tenants or landlords.

I recently had the pleasure of Autumn Bailey(Crystal palace) helping me in my search for a rental property. She was very pleasant to deal with and always very helpful. She was also punctual and always eager to help. She is a great asset to Street Ahead and I will certainly be dealing with her again in the future. I would also like to mention Dwayne on the sales side who is also very helpful. Keep up the good work guys.

I am about to exchange on my flat, having put it up with Streets Ahead three months ago. Their communication has been fantastic. Diane has been brilliant at keeping me informed every step of the way and chasing up information and documents. Ebi, Dominic and the rest of the sales team were also brilliant at getting potential buyers in. The sale has been relatively straightforward so far. Fingers crossed for the next couple of weeks, but the approach from Streets Ahead has been everything I have needed. Thank you to the whole team.